Healthy Aging

MedStar Health Brings Center for Successful Aging to Collington

May 6, 2021—The Center is known for its holistic, person-centered care for older adults. The individual is an important part of the team and together they navigate the decisions about their own care, which is something Collington residents greatly value.

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Collington Campus Accredited as an Arboretum

Collington earned the accreditation for meeting ArbNet’s set of professional practice standards for arboreta and botanic gardens. Level One Accreditation aligns with Collington’s goal of labeling all trees within the arboretum and adding more walking paths.

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Miniature Therapy Horses Visit Kendal on Hudson Residents

April 28, 2021—Two mini-therapy horses spent the morning with memory care and skilled nursing care residents in Kendal on Hudson’s Sunnyside Garden and with independent and assisted living residents on a terrace overlooking the Hudson River.

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Senior Diet and Fitness Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Heart

The likelihood of developing coronary heart disease and suffering from heart failure increases with age. Normal aging processes can cause changes in the heart and blood vessels that lead to…

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Exercise Can Improve Brain Health as We Age

Aging causes changes to the brain size, vasculature and cognition, but not every area of the brain is impacted in the same way. The most widely seen cognitive impact associated…

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10 Tips for Improving Senior Mental Health

It makes sense to pay as much attention to your mental health as you do your physical health because the two are intertwined. According to the World Health Organization, over…

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Health Benefits of Assisted Living Communities

While embracing life at an assisted living facility, residents naturally embed healthier habits into their daily routine. Living alone, especially those who need a helping hand, are at risk for…

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Where Flowers Bloom

HOPE…. Humbled, Optimistic, Prepared, and Energized Lady Bird Johnson eloquently said, “where flowers bloom, so does hope.” The former first lady’s words resonate with the residents and staff members at…

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Shedding Light on Sundowners Syndrome

Daylight savings time began this month, allowing most of the United States and other parts of the world one more merciful hour of sunlight each day. This is good news…

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